Early experiments on the pituitary gland included cutting or tying up the infundibulum. Damage to infundibulum will affect the function of
A) the posterior pituitary only
B) the anterior pituitary only
C) both lobes of the pituitary
D) will not affect pituitary function at all

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The infundibulum connects both the anterior and posterior lobes of the pituitary gland, so damage to it would affect the function of both lobes.

Early Experiments on the Pituitary Gland Included Cutting or Tying